IGN

• PS3
• X360
• 8.7 / 10
• États-Unis

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix doesn't have any frills and its mechanics -- while extremely well-tuned -- are simple. This is a game very dissimilar to modern fighters because it doesn't shower you with extra modes, art galleries or unlockables. It's admirably precise and meant for hardcore players, despite its increased approachability. So HD Remix isn't for everyone, but the gameplay represented in this download is extraordinarily balanced and deep. I spent hours learning the ways of the retooled Fei Long and just barely scratched the surface of it all. For such a reasonable price of $14.99, HD Remix is a very hard game to pass up.

• DS
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PSP
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

This review is short, but for a reason - there's nothing exciting or notable about Need for Speed Undercover on the PSP whatsoever. The formula is essentially that of an old list-based racer with zero substance or style, faulty controls and piss-poor AI. There's no draw here whatsoever.

• PC
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Players looking for high-octane in your face action will be disappointed by MySims. You can't die in this game, and you won't have to rely on any quick-reflex maneuvers. However, those missing elements only make MySims a relaxing experience. PC Gamers who didn't care for The Sims' constant micromanagement and were looking for a simpler and more streamlined experience might see a lot to like about MySims. I imagine a lot of little girls really getting into MySims. However, with that said, MySims can get a little repetitive. Tasks usually involve talking to people for missions, gathering all the necessary items, build, and repeat. The game's not very deep, nor does it try to be, but as it stands, it doesn't really offer anything new or exciting. However, those that enjoy customizing characters and decorating houses will get a kick out of MySims.

• WII
• 7.3 / 10
• États-Unis

MySims Kingdom is a safe sequel with just enough improvements to satisfy fans of the first game. While some enhancements have arrived free of sacrifices, others have come with trade-offs. I love the new themed kingdom design, the significant improvements to load times, on-the-fly construction and Wii controller implementation. Meanwhile, I think the more focused storyline has also nurtured a more linear experience, a fact that clashes with the nature of the franchise. On the same note, the underdeveloped AI characters and missing online component seem at odds with the other Sims games. This is still a fun title -- one with more polish than the original -- but I think EA can still do much more with the series and am eagerly awaiting the next version.

• PC
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Tomb Raider Underworld is a good game that Lara Croft fans will enjoy, but it’s not quite the experience that will live up to or even surpass that of Legend. It’s a shame, really, because there was a large amount of promise, particularly with the “What Could Lara Do?” system, which highlighted good controls for the game, more realistic animations and exploration for Lara, and slightly improved combat. Unfortunately, the game was held back by “What The Technology Couldn’t,” leaving Underworld firmly in Tomb Raider: Legend’s shadow. While the PC version has much sharper visuals and some tighter control, the camera can still hamper gameplay.

• DS
• 6.2 / 10
• États-Unis

It feels like the development of Need for Speed Undercover DS was on autopilot: the team clearly didn't put a lot of effort into an energetic presentation. it's just a bland racing experience that isn't particularly bad, but it doesn't do anything all that great either.

• PS3
• X360
• 7.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Guitar Hero World Tour is a fun title, to be sure, but it's also a disappointment in a lot of respects. A number of things it tries to accomplish were already done better in Rock Band, which you might figure would have provided a simple blueprint to be followed and expanded upon, but that's not the case. The music creation tools are a great idea in theory, but the end result isn't as robust as I would have hoped it would be, both in terms of abilities as well as the songs that come out the other end. The game does have a good bit going for it and can serve to act as a stepping-off point for next year's game, whatever form that might take. Unfortunately, I thought the same of Guitar Hero III, and here we are.

• X360
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 7.6 / 10
• États-Unis

Neopets Puzzle Adventure is a suitable puzzle game for younger players. There is a large existing Neopets audience, and Capcom has put in the effort to make a fun and good-looking game that should appeal to those fans. Gamers that have passed puberty and enjoyed Puzzle Quest will likely find Neopets to be a little shallow, though. But you could do a lot worse than 150+ matches of Othello with a twist.

• X360
• 6.8 / 10
• États-Unis

Despite all its drawbacks, Lips succeeds in one key area, and that’s providing an engaging short-burst living room karaoke experience. The interface is remarkably easy to use, the initial track list is solid and the motion-sensitive light-up microphones are outstanding (although it remains to be seen how they will hold up with extended use). This isn’t a game that will provide you hours of solo enjoyment on a rainy Sunday afternoon, and if you’re expecting a full-featured music game on par with Rock Band or Guitar Hero, I’d advice against picking up Lips. For hardcore gamers, there’s nothing even remotely challenging about Lips, unless you count trying to use your iPod with it. But bust it out with the right group of (preferably tipsy) people, and you just might have a hit on your hands.

• DS
• 5.8 / 10
• États-Unis

If you've played Candy Factory before, this is nothing new. It's the exact same game that is out on the PC and Wii with a few sprite and sound differences. The levels, events, machines, and customers are all identical. That being said, the DS has a smooth interface for the game that responds well to touch inputs. It controls solid and feels like a portable game. There are a lot of great puzzlers for the DS, and Candy Factory ranks in as a decent one. The number of levels doesn't make up for the shortness of rounds, but if you have a soft spot for puzzlers and candy you might want to check it out.

• X360
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

As a fan of the entire Silent Hill universe and someone that has every game associated with the property, I was hoping that Homecoming would be an excellent step forward for the franchise. Unfortunately, I admit that the game feels like a bit of a letdown. The gameplay has been reduced from a tense psychological experience fraught with spine tingling jumps and scares to a generic, predictable action title set in the location with good graphics and a great soundtrack. If Alex had been limited in some way, or even if there was an adjustment to the fearful aspect to the title, this could've been a solid game. Even worse for the PC is the fact that it came out more than a month after the console version, and the visual and control issues are inexcusable.

• DS
• 3.5 / 10
• États-Unis

I reviewed Army Men: Soldiers of Misfortune on the Wii a few weeks ago, and I tore it apart because it was so fricking frustrating -- Timmy moved like a tank but was expected to make precise maneuvers and darts often hit off target. The DS doesn't share these same criticisms -- Timmy is quick enough and the tap-to-shoot system is super-accurate -- but there's still no reason for you to pick up this game. The enemies just stand there, every mission is pretty much the same thing, and it hurts to play. Unless you're looking to punish yourself or a misbehaving child, I'd avoid this title.

• WII
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

Forgotten Worlds falls into place far from the level of excellence seen in the Wii Shop's best shooter options, as it's mostly forgettable and its compromised control in this remapped Genesis edition (then remapped again for the Virtual Console) isn't as fluid and inviting as the coin-op cabinet's original rendition. But its two-player co-op mode, its likably goofy flying shirtless heroes and the fact that you can attack in any direction might just add up to a justified purchase for some shooter fans looking for something a little different on the VC. If it sounds like something you'd be at all interesting in, don't feel bad putting down eight bucks to give it a shot. If you want to play things safer with your digital cash, look to some of the more memorable series in the Wii Shop, like Gradius or R-Type.

• PS2
• WII
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Sonic Unleashed is half great game and half tedious gimmick. The daytime levels will amaze you for they harken back to the 2D classics and are positively overrun with raw speed, zigzagging pathways, loop- de-loops and more, all of it complemented by responsive controls and good technology. As far as I'm concerned, these stages are so well crafted, in fact, that die-hard Hedgehog fans can probably justify purchasing the title for the sunlit selection alone. Just resign yourself to trudging through the nighttime stages as penance for the daylight ones. Come on -- if you're a Sonic fan, you should be used to sacrifice and suffering by now, anyway. And if you've never liked Sonic before, the newly implemented werehog component will certainly not make you a believer in the franchise. If anything, you might come to appreciate the traditional levels by comparison. It's a shame, too, because this time more than any other, Sonic Team nearly had it. Indeed, had Unleashed shipped with a focus on polished daytime levels, I have no doubt that it would've been one of the best entrants in the franchise's long history. But the developer's insistence on avoiding a pure hedgehog experience at all costs has once again backfired, transforming a speedy beauty into a slow beast.

• WII
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Skate It comes highly recommended. The original Skate rejuvenated skating games with a new control scheme and a real sense of freedom, and that success carries over to the Wii. If you already played the 360 or PS3 version you won't find much new here, but it's great to have it on Nintendo's platform. This is a big package, including a long story mode, a huge variety of challenges, multiplayer games, a great soundtrack, and balance board support. It's too bad the balance board controls aren't friendlier, but I'm perfectly happy just using the remote and nunchuk. Aside from the sleek menus it's not much to look at, but the gameplay is engaging enough to overlook the visuals. Scanning your environment, plotting a long line of tricks, then figuring out how to pull it all off is very rewarding. Buy it.